Balaton® Tart Cherry

Prunus cerasus 'Balaton®'

Balaton® Tart Cherry is an interesting tart cherry with more flavor and "body" than Montmorency. It is well flavored and is firmer and not as juicy as Montmorency. It makes a great dried tart cherry and is good for fresh eating and pies too. It ripens a week or more later than Montmorency.

Pricing

Balaton(R) Tart Cherry on Semi-Standard (Mahaleb) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $23.99

Height 12-18 Feet

Spread 10-15 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Balaton is more vigorous than Montmorency and blooms a little later. It is not quite as productive as Montmorency. We suggest planting it with other tart cherries as a little cross-pollination may help set more fruit, although it is considered self-fertile. The tree is less susceptible to bacterial leaf spot than Montmorency and it will hold its leaves much better through the summer.

A Little History Balaton® was introduced into the US from Hungary where it has been a popular cherry for a long time. It is making inroads into the commercial tart cherry market at present.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Mid-season blooming • Self-fertile	Fruit Characteristics • Large fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Early to bear	Harvest Period • Late season • Concentrated harvest
Other Attributes • Keeps well • Sweet-tart	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Frost Resistant • Winter hardy	Skill Required • Average skill	Uses • Good for drying • Good for pies • Canning or freezing • Juice or Cider • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking